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Last month, ASP Chair of the Business Council, Dante Disparte, authored an article for Forbes discussing Puerto Rico after Hurricanes Irma and Maria and laying out the opportunities and challenges for the future.Read more...

Improving the U.S.’ relationship with Russia would involve offering Russia more influence and participation in areas of common interests to allow it to achieve its own strategic interests, which in some cases conflict with the United States’. There would need to be compromise from both parties in any scenario.Read more...

In late March, seven companies in Pakistan had sanctions imposed on them by the US over suspicions that they have engaged in nuclear trade.The sanctions implemented could affect Pakistan’s application to join the Nuclear Suppliers Group, however there are benefits that could be had from admitting them to the group.Read more...

ASP hosted events in Portland, Maine on climate security. ASP’s Lieutenant General John Castellaw, USMC (Ret) and ASP’s Climate Security Program Manager Esther Babson participated in numerous events including, media interviews, public and private events providing insight into the security threats of climate change.Read more...

Following an alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria, President Trump attacks Syrian President Assad as an “animal” and promises an imminent decision on strong response, floating military action. But the United States needs to consider an increasing possibility of coming into conflict with Russian military.Read more...

On April 5th, the American Security Project hosted an event on U.S. military basing in the Middle East and the U.S.’ strategic interests in the region. The panel included ASP’s CEO Brigadier General Stephen Cheney, USMC (Ret.), David Des Roches, Staff Major General Nasser AbdulAziz Al-Attiyah, Qatar Armed Forces, and was moderated by ASP adjunct fellow Asha Castleberry.Read more...

Leaders of the Baltic States of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia came to Washington to celebrate 100 Years Since Independence. Their efforts are supported by building the energy security that assures independence from Russia. Read more...

ASP decries the Administration’s decision to roll back the clean car standards. These standards reduce the greenhouse gas pollution that threatens our national security; climate change presents clear threats to America’s long-term stability. Rather than rolling back substantial progress, EPA should keep these standards in place and continue progress towards a safer future.Read more...

Climate change will not be kind to South Asia. Numerous studies show India and Bangladesh’s vulnerability to changes in sea levels and monsoons. Yet, Afghanistan is largely avoided. How does a country plagued with instability plan for climate change? In this two part series, I’ll discuss the challenge of governance and food security in Afghanistan and the impact of opium on achieving either.Read more...